Trichy doc, assn donate thermometers to PHCs

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Trichy:1.5.2020

Highlighting the use of infrared thermometers instead of conventional thermometers when checking patients to avoid likely Covid-19 infections, Rotary Club Rock City of Trichy and a citybased cardiologist on Wednesday provided 14 infrared thermometers, each worth ₹5,000, to primary health centres (PHCs) in Trichy city.

Dr Senthilkumar Nallusamy, chief cardiologist at Rana Hospital, who organised the project, said the main advantage of infrared thermometers is that it would not require physical contact with the patient. It would not cause discomfort to the individual being assessed and can be used to screen large groups.

A team comprising Nallusamy and club president Rajesh and secretary Thilakchander first handed over an infrared thermometer to Trichy collector S Sivarasu and then disrtibuted the rest to UPHCs in Woraiyur, Gandhipuram, Ramalinga Nagar, Periyamelaguparai, E pudur, Beemanagar, Iruthaiyapurm, Beerangikulam, Airport, Subramaniyapuram, Thennur, Tepakulam and E B Road.

Nallusamy also donated 10 face shields to each UPHC and highlighted the importance of those on teh frontlines using such protective gear.